Manx National Heritage
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Isle of Man IM1 3LY                                   Fax: (0)1624 648001                                                                  Email: enquiries@mnh.gov.im
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Castle Rushen
Castletown
Open: daily, late March to late October, 10am–5pm

Castle Rushen, probably the finest medieval castle in the British Isles, is situated at the centre of Mann’s historic capital, Castletown, and is one of Europe’s most finely preserved medieval castles.

Cregneash Village Folk Museum
Open daily: late March to late October, 10am–5pm

Cregneash Folk Village provides a living, working illustration of life  in a typical 19th century Manx upland crofting community.

The Grove House and Garden
Ramsey
Open: daily late March to late October, 10am–5pm

A Victorian period house built as a summer retreat for a shipping merchant from Liverpool. Period furnishings have been retained and there are displays of toys and costumes.

The Great Laxey Wheel & Mine Trail
Laxey
Open: daily late March to late October, 10am–5pm

Built in 1854, the wheel was designed to pump water from the mines of the Great Laxey Mining company. The wheel has a diameter of 22 meters and remains the largest working water wheel in the world.

House of Manannan
Peel
Open: every day all year 10am–5pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

An interpretation of the Celtic, Viking and Maritime traditions of the Isle of Man; audio visual presentations and original material.

The Manx Museum
Douglas
Open: Mon–Sat all year 10am–5pm (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

The ‘Treasure House of Mann’ includes a film theatre, paintings (in the National Art Gallery) and an interactive map gallery of the island.

Nautical Museum
Castletown
Open: daily late March to late October, 10am–5pm

Situated on the harbourside this  fascinating building  originates from the discovery of the 18th century armed yacht, the ‘Peggy’, walled up in her contemporary boat cellar. Built for George Quayle in 1791, she had remained undisturbed for a century after the death of her owner. In the boathouse there are trap doors, secret panels, and architectural jokes.

The Old Grammar School
Castletown
Open: daily late March to late October, 10am–5pm

This small whitewashed building has witnessed many changes in the life of the community that it was built to serve over 650 years ago. It was the first town church for the settlement that grew up around Castle Rushen. The main wing is the oldest roofed structure in the Island

The Old House of Keys
Open: daily late March to late October, 10am–5pm

Manx National Heritage has restored The Old House of Keys to its appearance in 1866 to provide visitors with an insight into the political life and times of the Island.

Peel Castle
Peel
Open: daily late March to late October, 10am–5pm

One of the Isle of Man’s principle historic monuments, the castle occupies the important site of St Patrick’s Isle at Peel. The Castle’s Curtain Wall encircles the ruins of many buildings, which are a testimony to the site’s religious and secular importance in Manx history.

Rushen Abbey
Ballasalla
Open daily: late March to late October, 10am-5pm

An interpretation of the Christian heritage of the island, with both an indoor exhibition showing the passages of the Abbey and extensive gardens illustrating life in this most important site.

Sound Visitor Centre
Port St Mary
Open: daily 10am-5pm

The new Centre is set in one of the Island’s most scenic areas overlooking the natural wonders of the Sound and the Calf of Man.